Water Temperature of the St. Johns River in Green Cove Springs, FL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, March 16, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Shands Bridge; Saint Johns, FL; Orangedale, FLSponsored Content
Station Name: ST JOHNS RV SHANDS BRIDGE NR GREEN COVE SPGS FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 7 feet / 2 meters
Nearest Address:
Shands Bridge
Green Cove Springs, FL 32259
St. Johns County
GPS Coordinates: 29.9824648, -81.6228662
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Weather for Green Cove Springs, Florida
Current Weather

Humidity: 87%
Feels Like: 76.9°F
Wind: SW 14.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 20 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 3.4
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 77°F
L: 69°F

Mon
H: 69°F
L: 52°F

Tue
H: 73°F
L: 47°F

Wed
H: 82°F
L: 50°F

Thu
H: 74°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 2:52 AM
Moonset: 8:38 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 91.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:22 AM - 4:52 AM3:51 PM - 6:21 PM
Minor Periods
9:25 PM - 10:55 PM8:08 AM - 9:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 8:04AM EDT until March 16 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 8:04 AM
Expires: Sun March 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 52 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA BAKER CLAY DUVAL FLAGLER NASSAU PUTNAM ST. JOHNS IN NORTHERN FLORIDA ALACHUA BRADFORD COLUMBIA GILCHRIST HAMILTON MARION SUWANNEE UNION IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST GEORGIA APPLING BACON BRANTLEY CAMDEN CHARLTON CLINCH ECHOLS GLYNN PIERCE WARE WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALMA, AMELIA CITY, ANASTASIA, ANTHONY, ARLINGTON, ATKINSON, BAKERSVILLE, BAXLEY, BELLAIR, BELMONT, BLACKSHEAR, BOSTWICK, BURBANK, CARRAWAY, COLUMBIA, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE, DOCK JUNCTION, DOCTORS INLET, DOCTORTOWN, DOVER BLUFF, DUNGENESS, DURBIN, FERNANDINA BEACH, FOLKSTON, FRUIT COVE, GAINESVILLE, GAINESVILLE AIRPORT, GARDI, GLYNN HAVEN, HICKOX, HILLIARD, HOBOKEN, HOMELAND, HOMERVILLE, HORTENSE, HOUSTON, JACKSONVILLE, JASPER, JEKYLL ISLAND, JENNINGS, JESUP, KINGS FERRY, KINGSLAND, LAKE BUTLER, LAKE CITY, LAKESIDE, LIVE OAK, LULU, MACCLENNY, MCALPIN, MIDDLEBURG, NAHUNTA, NEEDHAM, NEEDMORE, NEW LACY, NEW RIVER, NEWBURN, NEWNANS LAKE, NORMANDY, OCALA, OCALA AIRPORT, OCEANWAY, OLENO STATE PARK, OLUSTEE, ORANGE PARK, ORTEGA, PALATKA, PALM COAST, PALM VALLEY, PINE GROVE, PLANT HATCH, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, RACE POND, RATLIFF, RAYBON, RIVERSIDE, SAN MARCO, SEA ISLAND, ST. GEORGE, ST. SIMONS, STARKE, STATENVILLE, STEPHEN FOSTER STATE PARK, SUWANNEE SPRINGS, SWITZERLAND, THALMANN, TRENTON, WATERTOWN, WAYCROSS, WAYNESVILLE, WEIRSDALE, WEST LAKE, WHITE SPRINGS, WINOKUR, AND YULEE.
Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 8:04AM EDT until March 16 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 8:04 AM
Expires: Sun March 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 52 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA BAKER CLAY DUVAL FLAGLER NASSAU PUTNAM ST. JOHNS IN NORTHERN FLORIDA ALACHUA BRADFORD COLUMBIA GILCHRIST HAMILTON MARION SUWANNEE UNION IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST GEORGIA APPLING BACON BRANTLEY CAMDEN CHARLTON CLINCH ECHOLS GLYNN PIERCE WARE WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALMA, AMELIA CITY, ANASTASIA, ANTHONY, ARLINGTON, ATKINSON, BAKERSVILLE, BAXLEY, BELLAIR, BELMONT, BLACKSHEAR, BOSTWICK, BURBANK, CARRAWAY, COLUMBIA, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE, DOCK JUNCTION, DOCTORS INLET, DOCTORTOWN, DOVER BLUFF, DUNGENESS, DURBIN, FERNANDINA BEACH, FOLKSTON, FRUIT COVE, GAINESVILLE, GAINESVILLE AIRPORT, GARDI, GLYNN HAVEN, HICKOX, HILLIARD, HOBOKEN, HOMELAND, HOMERVILLE, HORTENSE, HOUSTON, JACKSONVILLE, JASPER, JEKYLL ISLAND, JENNINGS, JESUP, KINGS FERRY, KINGSLAND, LAKE BUTLER, LAKE CITY, LAKESIDE, LIVE OAK, LULU, MACCLENNY, MCALPIN, MIDDLEBURG, NAHUNTA, NEEDHAM, NEEDMORE, NEW LACY, NEW RIVER, NEWBURN, NEWNANS LAKE, NORMANDY, OCALA, OCALA AIRPORT, OCEANWAY, OLENO STATE PARK, OLUSTEE, ORANGE PARK, ORTEGA, PALATKA, PALM COAST, PALM VALLEY, PINE GROVE, PLANT HATCH, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, RACE POND, RATLIFF, RAYBON, RIVERSIDE, SAN MARCO, SEA ISLAND, ST. GEORGE, ST. SIMONS, STARKE, STATENVILLE, STEPHEN FOSTER STATE PARK, SUWANNEE SPRINGS, SWITZERLAND, THALMANN, TRENTON, WATERTOWN, WAYCROSS, WAYNESVILLE, WEIRSDALE, WEST LAKE, WHITE SPRINGS, WINOKUR, AND YULEE.
Rip Current Statement issued March 16 at 2:54AM EDT until March 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 2:54 AM
Expires: Sun March 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Tornado Watch issued March 16 at 8:04AM EDT until March 16 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 8:04 AM
Expires: Sun March 16, 2025, 3:00 PM
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 52 IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN FLORIDA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA BAKER CLAY DUVAL FLAGLER NASSAU PUTNAM ST. JOHNS IN NORTHERN FLORIDA ALACHUA BRADFORD COLUMBIA GILCHRIST HAMILTON MARION SUWANNEE UNION IN GEORGIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 11 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST GEORGIA APPLING BACON BRANTLEY CAMDEN CHARLTON CLINCH ECHOLS GLYNN PIERCE WARE WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALMA, AMELIA CITY, ANASTASIA, ANTHONY, ARLINGTON, ATKINSON, BAKERSVILLE, BAXLEY, BELLAIR, BELMONT, BLACKSHEAR, BOSTWICK, BURBANK, CARRAWAY, COLUMBIA, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATE, DOCK JUNCTION, DOCTORS INLET, DOCTORTOWN, DOVER BLUFF, DUNGENESS, DURBIN, FERNANDINA BEACH, FOLKSTON, FRUIT COVE, GAINESVILLE, GAINESVILLE AIRPORT, GARDI, GLYNN HAVEN, HICKOX, HILLIARD, HOBOKEN, HOMELAND, HOMERVILLE, HORTENSE, HOUSTON, JACKSONVILLE, JASPER, JEKYLL ISLAND, JENNINGS, JESUP, KINGS FERRY, KINGSLAND, LAKE BUTLER, LAKE CITY, LAKESIDE, LIVE OAK, LULU, MACCLENNY, MCALPIN, MIDDLEBURG, NAHUNTA, NEEDHAM, NEEDMORE, NEW LACY, NEW RIVER, NEWBURN, NEWNANS LAKE, NORMANDY, OCALA, OCALA AIRPORT, OCEANWAY, OLENO STATE PARK, OLUSTEE, ORANGE PARK, ORTEGA, PALATKA, PALM COAST, PALM VALLEY, PINE GROVE, PLANT HATCH, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, RACE POND, RATLIFF, RAYBON, RIVERSIDE, SAN MARCO, SEA ISLAND, ST. GEORGE, ST. SIMONS, STARKE, STATENVILLE, STEPHEN FOSTER STATE PARK, SUWANNEE SPRINGS, SWITZERLAND, THALMANN, TRENTON, WATERTOWN, WAYCROSS, WAYNESVILLE, WEIRSDALE, WEST LAKE, WHITE SPRINGS, WINOKUR, AND YULEE.
Rip Current Statement issued March 16 at 2:54AM EDT until March 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Effective: Sun March 16, 2025, 2:54 AM
Expires: Sun March 16, 2025, 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.8°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 2:52 AM
Moonset: 8:38 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 91.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:22 AM - 4:52 AM3:51 PM - 6:21 PM
Minor Periods
9:25 PM - 10:55 PM8:08 AM - 9:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.5°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 3:33 AM
Moonset: 9:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 84.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:03 AM - 5:33 AM4:33 PM - 7:03 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 PM - 11:51 PM8:36 AM - 10:06 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59°F
Average Humidity: 40%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 4:15 AM
Moonset: 9:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:45 AM - 6:15 AM5:17 PM - 7:47 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:06 AM - 10:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 64.7°F
Average Humidity: 40%
Wind: 7.2 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 5:01 AM
Moonset: 10:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:31 AM - 7:01 AM6:04 PM - 8:34 PM
Minor Periods
9:41 AM - 11:11 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 4:38 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 5:49 AM
Moonset: 10:51 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:19 AM - 7:49 AM6:54 PM - 9:24 PM
Minor Periods
10:21 AM - 11:51 AM12:15 AM - 1:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5